Come From Away Program by Charleston Stage

APRIL 8 - MAY 3, 2026

Tim Rogers, Managing Director Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF AND DAVID HEIN

Original Broadway Production Produced by JUNKYARD DOG PRODUCTIONS

Orchestrations by AUGUST ERIKSMOEN Arrangements by IAN EISENDRATH

PRODUCING SPONSOR: KATHERINE SCHOB GLENN

Director

Music Director Choreographer

MARYBETH CLARK MICHAEL LOPEZ LUCIANA MARCIAL

Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE CALEB S. GARNER HAYLEY O'BRIEN

Properties Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager

HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY LUKE WALCHUK VICTORIA LEATHERMAN

Assistant to the Director Dialect Coach ALEXA NILES LAUREN SINGERMAN

COME FROM AWAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Come From Away was originally co-produced in 2015 by La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theater and presented in 2016 by Ford's Theatre.

Come From Away (NAMT Festival 2013) was originally developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Michael Rubinoff Producer, Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and was further developed at Goodspeed Musicals' Festival of New Artists, in East Haddam, Connecticut. The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, and The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, Washington, also provided development support.

Production elements from the Broadway production utilized for this production of Come From Away were provided by Christopher Ashley (Direction), Kelly Devine (Musical Staging and Choreography), Beowulf Boritt (Scenic Design), Toni-Leslie James (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (Lighting Design) and Gareth Owen (Sound Design)

Charleston Stage is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

A Note From the Director and Artistic Director, Marybeth Clark

I have wanted to produce Come From Away since I first saw it in 2017. The pandemic and subsequent tours delayed regional theatre from obtaining the rights, but I inquired every year. I was first fascinated by the story, to take a national catastrophe and look at it through the lens of a small community in Newfoundland was such a unique perspective. Presenting stories that you think you know, but from a different viewpoint is exactly what good theatre does. Most of us have a “where were you when it happened” story and the details are so clear even in this 25th anniversary year. Until Come From Away I never considered what happened to all those flying.

When American air space shut down September 11th at 9:26am over 4,000 planes were in the air, any inbound from Europe were directed to Canada. 38 planes carrying about 7,000 passengers and crew landed in Gander Newfoundland. They stayed for 4-5 days including a full day of remaining on the aircrafts. During that time the citizens of Gander prepared food, found accommodations, medicine, and clothes for these strangers. Many did not speak English. They did not know why their flights had been diverted. They were frightened for their own safety and then as they learned about the situations in NYC and Washington DC and Pennsylvania, were frightened for their loved ones. To compound these fears, the planes they had been on were considered as possible weapons. Who would you trust?

The show was originally written for 12 actors to play all the roles. I felt it was important to produce the show this way as opposed to adding cast members. Working with this talented group of actors as they learn multiple dialects, thanks to dialect coach Lauren Singerman, and change characters as quickly as adding a jacket while moving chairs (oh the chairs!) has been as rewarding as it is challenging. Musicals often force the focus on voices and dance ability with acting being important but often the characters are fairly straight forward. Come From Away allows actors to create multiple characters right in front of the audience, no running off for quick changes or the audience not realizing 'til curtain call that one actor played so many roles. The focus and effort needed to do this show well is only possible thanks to the talented artists that live in our area. We do have one actor who has not been with Charleston Stage in several years. Lee Hollis Bussie is a guest Equity actor who was last with us in Season 33 (2010-2011). He has been working continuously in theatre since completing the Resident Acting Program and it is a joy to welcome him back.

I am often asked why we produce certain shows and what I hope the audience takes away. That is easier to answer for Come From Away than most. During this complicated time in our country, with political differences, financial disparity and pending (or active) war zones, I hope for 100 minutes you allow yourself to witness the compassion that comes out of confusion and the friendships that are built despite language and religious differences. As people faced an unprecedented catastrophic event-a small town-called Gander chose kindness.

a The Cast

CHARACTER ACTOR

Bonnie Harris / Martha / Ensemble ...........................................................Kim Brueggemann

Kevin J / Ali / Ensemble ................................................................................... Lee Hollis Bussie*

Diane / Ensemble ....................................................................................................... Rylee Coppel

Janice / Flight Attendant / Ensemble .............................................................. Kailei Hinton**

OZ / Ensemble .............................................................................................................Michael Okas

Hannah / Ensemble ........................................................................................................... Mary Ott

Bob / Ensemble ................................................................................................... Daniel Porea Jr.**

Beulah / Delores / Ensemble .................................................................................. Kerri Roberts

Nick / Doug / Ensemble ...............................................................................................Xan Rogers

Claude / Ensemble ......................................................................................................... Joe Spiotta

Beverly / Ensemble ..................................................................................................... Lara Swallen

Kevin T / Garth / Ensemble...................................................................... Matthew Willingham

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers of the United States. ** Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company a

Production Staff for Come From Away

Production Manager ............................................................................................... Ashley Palmer

Scenic Charge Artist ............................................................................................. Brandon Barker

Resident Lighting Designer ................................................................................ Caleb S. Garner

Properties Master ........................................................................................... Hailee Meola-Selby

Shop Technician and Scenic Painter ..................................................................... Claire Brenia

Scene Shop Manager and Scenic Carpenter ....................................................... Josh Miccio

Scenic Carpenter ........................................................................................................ Mason Monti

Costume Shop Manager ................................................................................. Julianna Devaney

Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator ................. Hayley O'Brien

Draper ........................................................................................................ Kestrel Jurkiewicz-Miles

Stitcher and Wardrobe............................................................................................ Loren Smither

Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer .............................................. Luke Walchuk

Resident Stage Manager ............................................................................ Victoria Leatherman

TheatreWings Coordinator.................................................................................. Caleb S. Garner

TheatreWings Assistant Stage Managers ................................ Noelle Bell and Kyla Lynch

TheatreWings Deck Crew ............................................. Willow Hilliard, Alexander Sanchez and Suguri Yamaguchi

TheatreWings Dressers ................................... Syl Frances, Reilly Golden and Jackie Wilks

TheatreWings Sound .............................................................................................. Kattie Seaman

IATSE Steward and Flymen........................................................................................ Greg Eddins

IATSE Lighting Board Op ................................................................................................... Liz Rhett

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a The Orchestra

CHARACTER ACTOR

Music Director/Conductor ..................................................................................... Michael Lopez

Keyboard/Accordion .................................................................................................... Misha Pekar

Flutes/Whistles ............................................................................................................ Susan Conant

Fiddle .............................................................................................................................. Alison Harvey

Guitars ...........................................................................................................................Thomas Norris

Mandolin/Bouzouki ................................................................................................... John Holenko

Bass ................................................................................................................................... Roman Pekar

Percussion .................................................................................................................. Matthew Masie

Drums .................................................................................................................................. Kain Naylor

Musical Numbers a

Welcome to the Rock ...................................................................................... Claude, Company

38 Planes............................................................................................................................... Company

Blankets and Bedding ...................................................................................................... Company

28 Hours/Wherever We Are .......................................................................................... Company

Darkness and Trees .......................................................................................................... Company

Darkness and Trees Reprise .......................................................................................... Company

Lead Us Out of the Darkness ........................................................................................ Company

Phoning Home .................................................................................................................. Company

Costume Party ................................................... Diane, Kevin T, Kevin J, Hannah, Company

I Am Here ................................................................................................................................ Hannah

Prayer .................................................................................................. Kevin T, Hannah, Company

On The Edge ....................................................................................................................... Company

Screech In ............................................................................................................ Claude, Company

Me and the Sky ...................................................................................................................... Beverly

Stop the World ................................................................................................................Nick, Diane Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere .................................................................... Company

Something's Missing ....................................................................................................... Company

Finale ..................................................................................................................................... Company

There is no intermission.

IRENE SANKOFF & DAVID HEIN are the Olivier Award-winning, Tony and Grammy nominated, Canadian writing team behind the worldwide award-winning hit musical Come From Away, currently playing to over 100 countries on Apple TV+ and around the world.

Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, based on David’s mother’s true story, has won Best Musical awards across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in many productions.

Together, they have written for Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., HBO and the CW as well as Marvel Comics and the Canadian government. They are the recipients of the FourFreedoms Good Neighbor Award and the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada which recognizes Canadians’ exceptional accomplishments.

Original Broadway Producers of Come From Away

Junkyard Dog Productions

Jerry Frankel Latitude Link Smith & Brant Theatricals

Steve & Paula Reynolds David Mirvish Michael Rubinoff Alhadeff Productions

Michael Alden & Nancy Nagel Gibbs Sam Levy Rodney Rigby Spencer Ross

Richard Winkler Yonge Street Theatricals Sheridan College Michael & Ellise Coit

Ronald Frankel Sheri & Les Biller Richard & Sherry Belkin Gary & Marlene Cohen

Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson Lauren Doll Barbara H. Freitag Wendy Gillespie

Laura Little Theatricals Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg Radio Mouse Entertainment

The Shubert Organization Cynthia Stroum Tulchin Bartner Productions

Gwen Arment/Molly Morris & Terry McNicholas Maureen & Joel Benoliel/Marjorie & Ron Danz Pamela Cooper/Corey Brunish Demos Bizar/Square 1 Theatrics

Joshua Goodman/Lauren Stevens Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams

Productions Bill & Linda Potter/Rosemary & Kenneth Willman

Charleston Stage Leadership

MARYBETH CLARK (Artistic Director and Director of Come From Away)

Marybeth is in her twenty-seventh season with Charleston Stage, for the first 24 years she served as the Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director. This is her third season as Artistic Director. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Tolland, CT. She has a degree in theatre/ performance from the University of South Florida, where she later taught as an adjunct for two years.

She was cast in her first show at an Equity theatre at 18 years of age in Tampa. She worked as an actor in professional theatres throughout the Southeast for ten years before settling in Charleston in 1994 with her husband, actor Victor Clark. She also was a member of the theatre faculty at Charleston County’s School of the Arts for middle and high school students.

Though she moved to Charleston planning on retiring from theatre and starting a family, she taught and directed for Charleston Stage part-time beginning in 1997 before joining the company full-time the following year.

She and Vic are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Lila and Prentice. Lila will complete her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at MUSC this May and Prentice is a special education teacher at the Washington Center in Greenville, SC and married last December. Marybeth and Vic do not have an empty nest but share their home with Marybeth's mother and many adopted dogs and cats.

In her time at Charleston Stage she has directed over 70 shows, favorites include: Kinky Boots, Of Mice and Men, Mamma Mia!, Elf The Musical, Beautiful, Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde and this season's The Sound of Music, Sense and Sensibility, and Come From Away.

She began the Resident Professional Acting Program her second year with the company and continues to hire, train, and supervise our young professional actors. As of Season 47, we have had 159 Resident Actors complete the program. The unexpected joy of the Resident Actor program is Marybeth now not only gets notified when they book theatre jobs but also gets wedding invitations and baby announcements!

As an actor for Charleston Stage, Marybeth has appeared in Shakespeare in Love, Helium, You Can’t Take It with You, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carol, Blythe Spirit and most recently portrayed Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie.

Charleston Stage Leadership

TIMOTHY ROGERS (Managing Director)

As Managing Director of Charleston Stage, Tim Rogers serves as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing audience development, community outreach, finance, fundraising, marketing, and operations, as well as the organization’s long-term strategic planning. In close partnership with Artistic Director Marybeth Clark, he helps steward Charleston Stage’s artistic vision while ensuring the organization remains financially sound, strategically focused, and deeply engaged with the community it serves.

Originally from New York City and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Tim’s connection to the performing arts began early through stage work and television commercials. He most recently appeared at Carnegie Hall in June 2024 as part of Lauren Daigle’s backing choir and is scheduled to return in 2026 for a three-night engagement with Daigle. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University and has been recognized nationally for leadership and civic impact, including being named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and as part of the team honored with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Best Chamber in America Award.

Before joining Charleston Stage, Tim held senior leadership roles across the nonprofit, civic, and private sectors, with a focus on organizational growth, brand strategy, and community engagement. He served nearly a decade with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as a Senior Vice President, leading membership strategy, corporate partnerships, and regional engagement initiatives. Earlier in his career, his work in Washington, D.C., spanned 16 years and focused on fundraising, philanthropy, and civic leadership.

Beyond his role at Charleston Stage, Tim is actively engaged in arts leadership and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. He serves on the National Endowment for the Arts Advisory Panel for Theatre, is a member of the Steering Council of the Greater Charleston Arts & Culture Council, serves on the Board of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, and is Chair of the Board of Charleston Leaders. Tim lives in downtown Charleston with his husband, Jeff, and their 17-year-old cockerbeagle, Maddi. He is deeply committed to the belief that theatre is both an art form and a public good—and to ensuring that Charleston Stage remains a place where creativity thrives and community comes together.

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Founder and Director Emeritus

JULIAN WILES (Founder and Director Emeritus)

Playwright, director, designer and educator, Julian Wiles, founded Charleston Stage in 1978 and led the company for 45 seasons until his retirement in 2023. Under Wiles's leadership, Charleston Stage became one of the region’s largest and most respected performing arts institutions. As Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Wiles designed, directed and produced over 300 productions. He has written 34 original plays and musicals, eight of which are published and produced around the country. Many of his original works such as The Seat of Justice, Gershwin at Folly, and JFK & Inga Binga celebrate the Lowcountry’s rich cultural heritage and history.

Wiles received the National Youth Theatre Director's Award in 1988, Charleston’s NAACP Special Recognition Award in 2004, The South Carolina Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2010, and was inducted into the SC Theatre Association’s Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2021, he was awarded the University of North Carolina’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

In April 2024, Wiles was inducted as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. The investiture of new members is under the auspices of the Education Department of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D. C. Membership in the College of Fellows of the American Theatre is one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America’s educational and theatre community.

For more information on his original works visit julianwiles.com.

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)

KIM BRUEGGEMANN (Bonnie Harris / Martha / Ensemble)

Kim is honored to return to the Dock Street Theatre in the Charleston Stage production of Come from Away. Previous performances here include Fiddler on the Roof (ensemble) and The Sound of Music (Sister Berthe). Prior to relocating to South Carolina in 2019, Kim had a theatre performance and production career spanning over 35 years. In the Bel Air, Maryland area, she directed and/or choreographed over 45 musicals in High School Theatre; College and Community Theatre; Children’s Theatre; and was the Founder and Advanced Tap Instructor at The Academy of Performing Arts & Dance on The John Carroll School campus. Kim’s history of performances began in Ithaca, NY; and ranged from Six Flags Over Mid America in St. Louis to Baltimore Regional Dinner Theatres and Community Theatres. Favorite credits include: Roxy Hart (Chicago); Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly); Cassie (A Chorus Line); Polly Baker (Crazy for You); Sister Hubert (Nunsense); and Adelaide (Guys and Dolls). Thanks to my family and friends for your support - God bless those who suffered tremendous loss on 9/11.

LEE HOLLIS BUSSIE (Kevin J / Ali /

Ensemble)

Lee Hollis is thrilled to be returning to Charleston Stage having last been seen at the Dock as a Resident Actor in the 2010/2011 season. Past Charleston Stage credits include: Fred (A Christmas Carol) and Chip Tolentino (Spelling Bee). Lee Hollis is an award winning actor holding his B.F.A. in Music Theatre from Western Illinois University, and is a proud member of AEA. In 2015 he starred in the Broadway to Off Broadway production of Soul Doctor (Actor Temples Theatre) Off-Broadway: Whoopee! and Little Mary Sunshine (Theatre Row). Other selected credits include: Phoenix Theatre, The Barnstormers Theatre, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Creede Repertory Theatre, Bridge Street Theatre, Black Hills Playhouse, Second Avenue Theatre, Disney Cruise Line, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tibbits Opera House, and Festival Theatre. Favorite roles include: Shakespeare - Something Rotten (NHTA winner: Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical) Lockwood - History Boys, Lloyd Boateng - One Man, Two Guvnors, Professor Plum - Clue, and Jamie Wellerstein - The Last 5 Years. IG: @leehollisbussie Leehollisbussie.com

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RYLEE COPPEL (Diane / Ensemble)

Rylee is Charleston Stage's Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate. Rylee has a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance from Ramapo College of NJ and a Master's in Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana, and over 15 years of experience teaching voice, music, theatre, and dance. In addition to teaching, Rylee has performed regionally and internationally with such companies as: Sesame Street Live, Joey Casella Productions, Roxy Regional Theatre, and RWS and Associates. Charleston Stage credits include: Legally Blonde (Paulette), Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), Beautiful (Genie), Kinky Boots (Pat), Footloose (Vi Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time (Judy), Mamma Mia! (Donna), White Christmas (Tessie/Mrs. Snoringman), Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), and Avenue Q (Ensemble). Thanks to Ben and Vivian for being the best!

KAILEI HINTON (Janice / Flight Attendant / Ensemble)

Kailei is so grateful to be a Resident Actor here with Charleston Stage! She is originally from New Orleans, LA. Recently, she graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University receiving her B.F.A. in Acting. Some of her favorite previous credits include: Vanities: The Musical (Joanne), Sense and Sensibility (Fanny), and All My Sons (Ann Deever). Kailei sends all her love to her family, friends, and mentors who have helped nurture her dreams. Instagram: @kaileiannhinton

MICHAEL OKAS (OZ / Ensemble)

Michael has been acting and directing in Charleston with the Footlight Players for many years and is absolutely overjoyed to make his debut with Charleston Stage in this beautifully poignant and powerful show. Directing credits include A Christmas Story (twice) and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. His acting credits include A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Monty), Proof (Hal), Head Over Heels (Musidorus), Jekyll and Hyde (Spider/Stride), The Minutes (Mr. Assalone) and Gutenberg! The Musical! (Bud). When not on stage, Michael works as a Biology Instructor at Trident Technical College teaching general biology and microbiology. He also creates a mean charcuterie board and loves spoiling his four pets and wonderful wife.

MARY OTT (Hannah / Ensemble)

Mary is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for their 48th season! Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Mary is an experienced crossover artist who has performed with numerous ensembles nationwide. Previously, she completed her M.M. in Musical Theatre & Opera Performance at Arizona State University, and her B.M. in Vocal Performance at the College of Charleston. Over the years, Mary has delighted audiences in the roles of Emma Jones

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Cast Biographies

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DANIEL POREA JR. (Bob / Ensemble)

Daniel is extremely excited to join the Resident Acting Company at Charleston Stage for Season 48. Previous credits include Collins (RENT), Renascence (FATHER), Don Pedro (Much Ado About Nothing) and Mr./Lee (Sunday in the Park with George). Daniel graduated with a degree in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. Much love to his friends, family, and mentors for helping him get to where he is at today. Interested in learning more about Daniel? Check out his website www.danielporeajr.com or on Instagram @danielporeajr.

KERRI ROBERTS (Beulah / Delores / Ensemble)

Kerri is thrilled to be performing with Charleston Stage. She holds B.M. and M.M. degrees in Vocal Performance from Columbia College and the University of South Carolina. Kerri has had the privilege of performing locally, regionally, and internationally in a variety of genres. Favorite roles include: Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, the title role in Mary Poppins, and The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. Kerri and her husband Brent are the proud parents of five amazing (mostly adult!) children. Their family relocated to the Charleston area in 2023, where they lead Freedom House International, a global missions and discipleship ministry. Now happily settled in the Lowcountry, Kerri is grateful to be becoming part of the Charleston theater community and is honored to perform on the historic Dock Street stage. Soli Deo Gloria

XAN ROGERS (Nick / Doug / Ensemble)

Xan is an alumnus of the Charleston County School of the Arts and of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy where he studied musical theatre and acting technique. Theatre credits include: Sense and Sensibility (Sir John Middleton), The Game’s Afoot (Simon Bright), Legally Blonde (Lowell/Ensemble), Fiddler on the Roof (Avram), The Trip to Bountiful (Roy), Clue: On Stage (Professor Plum), Spamalot (Dennis Galahad/Black Knight/Swamp King), The Full Monty (Jerry Lukowski), Wait Until Dark (Roat), Hair: The American Tribal LoveRock Musical (Berger), Head Over Heels (King Basilius), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Morris Barfée), Vanity Fair (Rawdon Crawley), Disaster! The Musical (Chad), and Pippin (Lewis). Film credits include: The Encounter and A Real Life (19 Pictures, 2023). Instagram @the_xan_rogers. Special thanks to Kayla, for everything.

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)

JOE SPIOTTA (Claude / Ensemble)

Joseph is delighted to return to Charleston Stage for this powerful production of Come From Away. He has spent the past five years performing across the Lowcountry in shows including The Prom, The Full Monty, Legally Blonde, and A Christmas Story. Joseph is especially honored to help tell this remarkable story of hope, kindness, and the extraordinary things that can happen when strangers choose compassion and community. Endless love to the friends who have become family, and the family who have always been his biggest fans. Extra thanks to Mom, Dad, and Dylan for their constant support (and for putting up with the theater kid energy all these years).

LARA SWALLEN (Beverly / Ensemble)

Lara has been performing with Charleston Stage since 2009. Favorite Charleston Stage credits include: The Prom (Dee Dee), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Noises Off (Belinda), Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde (2012), Young Frankenstein, and Cabaret. Lara performs with Village Repertory’s music tribute series, including five concerts at Charleston Music Hall. Some of her other Village Rep credits include: Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha), The Game’s Afoot (Aggie), The Angel Next Door (Margot), Lucy (Mary), Xanadu (Kira), and One Man Two Guvnors (Pauline). Other performances include: Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Footlight), Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker (Footlight), Charity in Sweet Charity (Flowertown), Laura in The Glass Menagerie (Threshold), Lily in Annie (Charleston Music Hall), and Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress (D.C.’s Lazy Susan). Lara is a stay at home mom to her's and her wonderful husband Ian’s beloved children, Abel and Hannah.

MATTHEW WILLINGHAM (Kevin T / Garth / Ensemble)

Matthew is delighted to be performing in another dream show with Charleston Stage! He was seen on the Dock Street stage last season in Legally Blonde and The 39 Steps. Other Charleston Stage credits include: Beautiful, The Prom, Elf, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Little Mermaid, and others. When not performing with Charleston Stage he can be found around the corner with The Footlight Players. Past Footlight shows include: Cabaret (Emcee), The Minutes, Proof (Assistant Director/SM), A Gentleman's Guide..., The Wild Party, Spamalot, Ruthless!, and Footlight's Rocky Horror Experience. Matthew is also proud to say he serves as the Theatre teacher at West Ashley High School. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support!

Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies

CALEB S. GARNER (Lighting Designer)

Caleb is an award-winning Lighting and Sound Designer based in Charleston. With extensive experience in Off-Broadway, regional, and educational theatre, his designs have earned him eight national and regional awards. A North Carolina native, Caleb holds a B.A. and B.F.A. from Catawba College and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is driven by a passion for artistic collaboration and is deeply grateful for the support of his colleagues, friends, and family. Currently, Caleb serves as the Resident Lighting Designer and TheatreWings Co-Coordinator at Charleston Stage Company and is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the College of Charleston. See more of his work at www.calebsgarner.com or on Instagram @csgtheld

VICTORIA LEATHERMAN (Stage Manager)

Victoria is thrilled to be working with Charleston Stage for the first time. Since graduating from the College of Charleston in 2021, she has worked as a freelance stage manager and production manager for several companies up and down the east coast. A few of her favorite credits include: Hair, Steel Magnolias, and Marry Me A Little with Weston Theater Company, Arabian Nights with Carolina Ballet Theatre, Spring Awakening and Sweet Charity with Stagedoor Manor, and Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf, Other Desert Cities, and Art with Lean Ensemble Theater.

MICHAEL LOPEZ (Music Director)

Michael, a Charleston native, is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as their new Resident Music Director, bringing with him years of local and international musical theatre experience. Michael has been with Charleston Stage since the spring of 2018 and had served as Assistant Music Director for several productions. For the past 13 years, Michael has also served as Associate Music Director at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville, where he contributed to a thriving and diverse music program. Beyond the Lowcountry, he has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and South America as a conductor and collaborative pianist for international music festivals and conferences. He has had such a joy working on Come From Away, and wants to give a huge thank you to his family and friends for their continual love and support! Enjoy the show everyone! :) Instagram: _williammichaelopez_

Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies

LUCIANA MARCIAL (Choreographer)

Luciana is delighted to put her choreographer shoes back on with Charleston Stage. She has thoroughly enjoyed performing with the company over the last 26 years, especially the shows Pippin, Anything Goes, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Elf and Kinky Boots. Favorite roles locally include Nikki in Sweet Charity and Mavis in Stepping Out with Footlight Players, and the ensemble in Hair with WhatIf? Productions. She lends a bit of voiceover mischief to Shortwave Kitsch Radio – a live show and podcast that takes audiences back to the days 1940’s radio stories. An exercise physiologist by trade, she is Senior Advisor and Global Team Manager for the Spinning® indoor cycling program and travels internationally as a public speaker and Master Instructor, educating fitness professionals and presenting at events.

HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY (Properties Designer)

Hailee is a South Carolina local who received her B.A in Theatre from the College of Charleston where she also served as a prop manager for three years. Hailee has worked across the country, including First Stage in Milwaukee and Central City Opera in Colorado, where she has worked on a diverse range of productions, from intricate operas to engaging children's theater. Hailee initially joined Charleston Stage in Season 45 as a Carpenter and Prop Artist and began Season 47 with her new role as Properties Manager. She looks forward to continuing her journey with Charleston Stage and making a lasting impact in Charleston’s theatre community. Hailee extends her heartfelt thanks to her friends and family for their unwavering support.

ALEXA NILES (Assistant to the Director)

Alexa is ecstatic to be joining Charleston Stage for Season 48 as a Resident Actor! She graduated in spring 2025 from Coastal Carolina University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include: Avenue Q (Kate Monster), Into The Woods (The Witch), Cabaret (Fraüline Kost), and Carrie: The Musical (Margaret White). Alexa would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their support in helping her become the artist she is today! Be in the know about Alexa on her Instagram: @alexaniles or visit her website: alexa-niles.com

HAYLEY O'BRIEN (Costume Designer)

Originally from South Florida, Hayley graduated from Florida State University with a Masters of Fine Arts in Costume Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Her recent credits at Charleston Stage include: The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, Purlie Victorious, and Fiddler On The Roof. Other credits at Charleston Stage include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Clue: Onstage and Kinky Boots. This is her 5th season with Charleston Stage and looks forward to future productions ahead. Hayley would like to thank her family, friends, and the whole Nadeau crew for all their love and support!

Charleston Stage Artistic Staff Biographies

CODY TELLIS RUTLEDGE (Scenic Designer)

Cody (He/Him/His) is originally from McMinnville, TN, and a current 3rd year M.F.A. Lighting/Scenic candidate at UConn. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a B.F.A. in Theatre with a double emphasis in Musical Theatre and Technical Production. Cody is excited to be back again with his Charleston family designing for Sense and Sensibility, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Come From Away. Past favorite designs at Charleston Stage include Of Mice and Men, Blithe Spirit, The Hungry Caterpillar Show, and JFK and Inga Binga. Feel free to follow him on Instagram @rutledgescenicdesign and @rutledgelightingdesign to see more of his work across the country or visit his website rutledgescenicdesign.com for more. Thanks to MB, Ashley, Ravyn, Caleb, and the entire shop!

LAUREN SINGERMAN (Dialect Coach)

Lauren is a certified teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork. Selected film credits: Drunk Parents (dialect coach to Salma Hayek); Beijing, New York (dialect coach to Chiling Lin). Selected theater credits: The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jane Eyre (Manhattan Concert Productions/Lincoln Center), JoAnne Akalaitis’s Bad News...i was there (Skirball Center), Come From Away (John Engeman Theater), Let There Be Love (Penguin Rep), Salome (Heartbeat Opera). She has dialect coached several productions at NYU/Steinhardt, including The Secret Garden, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pirates of Penzance, Brigadoon, and Rags. Lauren has taught at Pace University, HB Studios, Pittsburgh CLO Academy, Actors’ Lab Ukraine, and NYFA. M.F.A: Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. More about Lauren’s coaching and acting work can be found at laurensingerman.com.

LUKE WALCHUK (Sound Designer)

Luke has worked in the live sound industry in one form or another since 2004. He gained experience in cruise ship entertainment, amusement parks, live music, and corporate audio before deciding that theatre was the most creatively fulfilling work he could be doing. He went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design and is especially happy to be here at Charleston Stage.

2025-26 Charleston Stage Board of Trustees

Officers

Valerie Morris President Retired, The College of Charleston

Victor C. Young Governance Chair First Vice President VCY Stratagem LLC

Sally Davis Fundraising Chair Second Vice President Community Volunteer

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell Secretary Executive Director, Dorchester County First Steps

Madison Altman Treasurer Synovus

Trustees

Lynne Bowis Visit Greater Palm Springs

Olesya V. Bracey Gallivan, White, & Boyd, P.A.

Courtney L. Champion Blackbaud

Giles Fernald Commercial Airline Pilot

Dr. Edward I. Galaid Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Katherine Schob Glenn Community Volunteer

Melinda Goins-Fernald Charleston County School Nurse

Danielle Hartley Charleston Beach Living, LLC

Wendy Kane Community Volunteer

Audrey Lane E3-Educate, Empower, and Elevate

Cuthbert Langley Wex Inc.

Melanie Lee Blind Toe Productions

Jennifer McCarty Baker Donelson

Sonia Marshall-Brown It Takes a Village to Educate a Child

Mosmi Naik-Patel Life Story Events & Interiors

Letty Richey Community Volunteer

Linda Schutte Community Volunteer

Ann Wolf Community Volunteer

Charleston Stage’s 2025-26 Resident Acting Company

Charleston Stage has one of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Led by Rylee Coppel, Director of Education and Engagement, and by Will Rutkowski, Education Program Coordinator, Charleston Stage's TheatreSchool classes are taught by nine full-time professional actors who make up the Resident Acting Company. These actor/educators join Charleston Stage for a 12-month artist-in-residence and teacher training program. They perform in leading roles throughout the season while also teaching youth theatre classes and artsintegration workshops in local schools. To view the Resident Acting Company bios, visit CharlestonStage.com or scan the QR code below.

Tre Butcher

Kristen Therese Chua Kelsie Engen

Kailei Hinton

Arrione Magee

Joey Negrete

Alexa Niles

Daniel Porea Jr.

Abigail Vernon

Charleston Stage Staff

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Managing Director

TIMOTHY ROGERS trogers@charlestonstage.com

Artistic Director

MARYBETH CLARK mclark@charlestonstage.com

General Manager

CASSIE NELSON cnelson@charlestonstage.com

Founder and Director Emeritus

JULIAN WILES

MARKETING

Creative Director and Vice President of Marketing

BETH CURLEY bcurley@charlestonstage.com

Marketing Manager

CORINNE FAY WASCOM cwascom@charlestonstage.com

DEVELOPMENT

Director of Memberships and Events

BLAKE WHITNEY bwhitney@charlestonstage.com

Development and Membership Associate

KELLY BROLLEY-MONAHAN kelly@charlestonstage.com

Development and Executive Operations Associate

KATIE MCDANIEL katie@charlestonstage.com

FINANCE

Finance Manager

LORI GOSS

lgoss@charlestonstage.com

(843) 577-7183 | CharlestonStage.com

BOX OFFICE (843) 577-7183

(Tuesday-Friday and Saturdays when there is a performance, 1pm-5pm)

Box Office and Patron Experience Manager BRITTANY LORD blord@charlestonstage.com

EDUCATION

Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate RYLEE COPPEL rcoppel@charlestonstage.com

Education Outreach Coordinator SERENITY JONES sjones@charlestonstage.com

Resident Music Director MICHAEL LOPEZ mlopez@charlestonstage.com

Education Program Coordinator WILL RUTKOWSKI wrutkowski@charlestonstage.com

SCENIC AND ELECTRICS

Scenic Charge BRANDON BARKER bbarker@charlestonstage.com

Shop Technician and Scenic Painter CLAIRE BRENIA cbrenia@charlestonstage.com

Resident Lighting Designer and TheaterWings Coordinator CALEB S. GARNER cgarner@charlestonstage.com

Scenic Shop Manager JOSH MICCIO jmiccio@charlestonstage.com

Carpenter MASON MONTI mmonti@charlestonstage.com

Properties Master HAILEE MEOLA-SELBY hselby@charlestonstage.com

Charleston Stage Staff Venue Rentals

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Production Manager

ASHLEY PALMER apalmer@charlestonstage.com

Resident Stage Manager

VICTORIA LEATHERMAN vleatherman@charlestonstage.com

COSTUMES

Costume Shop Manager

JULIANNA DEVANEY jdevaney@charlestonstage.com

Draper KESTREL JURKIEWICZ-MILES kestrel@charlestonstage.com

Associate Costume Designer and Construction Coordinator

HAYLEY O'BRIEN hobrien@charlestonstage.com

Stitcher/Wardrobe LOREN SMITHER lsmither@charlestonstage.com

Costumer Emeritus BARBARA YOUNG

SOUND

Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer

LUKE WALCHUK lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com

Special thanks to our Scene Shop and Costume Shop volunteers, especially our Resident Acting Company and the TheatreWings High School Apprentices.

Charleston Stage West Ashley Venue Information and Rental

Charleston Stage West Ashley Manager LUKE WALCHUK lwalchuk@charlestonstage.com (843) 225-3901

Dock Street Theatre Venue Information and Rental

City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Special Facilities Director ROMAINE HEYWARD heywardr@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3832

City of Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre Operations Manager DONNIE NEWTON newtond@charleston-sc.gov (843) 720-3968

Charleston Stage Office Locations

Charleston Stage West Ashley Ashley Landing 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 4A Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-3900

Scene Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 104 Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 225-1613

Costume Shop 1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 202 (A) Charleston, SC 29407 P: (843) 261-2033

Dock Street Theatre/Admin Offices 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 P: (843) 577-5967 F: (843) 577-5422

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 356 Charleston, SC 29402 Email: email@charlestonstage.com

Season 48 Sponsors and Corporate Circle

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

Katherine Schob Glenn

Danielle and Christian Hartley

Frank Patterson, In Loving Memory of Nina Patterson

John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation

Peter Glenville Foundation

PNC Bank

Publix Super Markets Charities

Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte

Smith Family Foundation

Southern First Bank

The Wise Family

The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation

EDUCATION

CORPORATE CIRCLE

Almond Dust Patisserie

Appalachian Springs

Big Bad Breakfast

Brand Bars and Events

Carolina One Real Estate, Magrath and Pejeau Team

E2 Development

First Capital Bank

Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp.

Tiger Lily Florist

Zoo Health Club

2025-26 THEATREWINGS APPRENTICES

Sarita Albrecht Crown Leadership Academy

Conor Barker ............................... Lucy Beckham High School

Noelle Bell ........................................ Goose Creek High School

Joseph Coon Berkeley High School

Caroline Cromer .................................... Hanahan High School

Tess Ellisor ............................. Academic Magnet High School

Holland Ensminger Palmetto Christian Academy

Rhys Eppes ................................................................ Homeschool

Sadie Evans ........................................ First Baptist High School

Tess Frampton Homeschool

Syl Frances.......................................... First Baptist High School

Copelyn Golden Hanahan High School

Reilly Golden Hanahan High School

Alice Griffin ............. South Carolina Connections Academy

Willow Hilliard Homeschool

Kat Ivanova Charleston County School of the Arts

John Knox..................Charleston County School of the Arts

Joan Lapolla Charleston County School of the Arts

Ryan Legare Charleston County School of the Arts

Kyla Lynch ......................................... Odyssey Online Learning

Megan Miller South Carolina Connections Academy

Alexander Sanchez .......................................Charleston County School of the Arts

Evelyn Sanchez Charleston County School of the Arts

Kattie Seaman Homeschool

Zoë Sewell .................................... Lucy Beckham High School

Alex Spears Wando High School

Bluebird Sprankles Homeschool

Madeline Walp ......................................................... Homeschool

Camille Washington Goose Creek High School

Sarah Ellen Weatherholtz.........................First Baptist School

Jackie Wilks................................Charleston Charter Academy

Keira Witbeck James Island Charter High School

Clara Woolum West Ashley High School

Suguri Yamaguchi .............. Academic Magnet High School

2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors

Contributions to Charleston Stage directly support our productions at the Dock Street Theatre and vast arts education initiatives that reach over 30,000 Lowcountry youth annually. Students participate in Charleston Stage’s in-school arts-integration workshops, the TheatreWings Apprentice Program, after-school acting classes, and low-cost school matinee performances. This funding also provides scholarships for under-resourced families.

Below are contributions made between May 1, 2025 - March 11, 2026.

Benefactors ($50,000 +)

Arts, Etc.

City of Charleston

Katherine Schob Glenn

The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation

Fred and Joan Pittman Family Fund

South Carolina Arts Commission

Dr. Carolyn Thiedke and Mr. Fred Thompson

Stars ($25,000 - $49,999)

Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

First Capital Bank

Frank Patterson in Loving Memory of Nina Patterson

The Pearlstine Family

The John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation

PNC Bank

The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation

Producers ($10,000 - $24,999)

Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation

Colbert Family Fund

Daniel Island Community Fund

Hank and Laurel Greer

Danielle and Christian Hartley

William and Karyn Lee Hewitt

Dr. and Mrs. W John Langley

Dr. H. Del and Mrs. Linda Schutte

Ed and Elizabeth Shelley

South Arts

Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp

TD Charitable Foundation

Gretchen Van Bloom Budig

The Wise Family

Playwrights ($5,000 - $9,999)

Dave and Sam Albenberg

Joseph and Amy Anderton

The Suzanne H. Arnold Charitable Fund

Mark and Sarah Lee Beck

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Olesya and Raymon Bracey

Phil & Angie Clarke

Coastal Community Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Steve Constantin

(Playwrights Continued)

Betsy Curtin

Jane Joukowsky Dixon

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Dennis and Lynn Drew

Ralph and Nancy Edwards

Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald

Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons

Ed Galaid and Chris Tobin

Pete and Kathy Gaynor

Peter Glenville Foundation

Charlotte Gollobin

Greg and Karen Gonzalez

Fran Griffiths

Will and Sally Wise Howle

David and Wendy Kane

Cathy Long

Jay and Wenda Harris Millard

Valerie Morris

Deborah and Dale Morsefield

Thomas O'Brien

Judi and Mark Paylor

Publix Super Markets Charities

Joe and Lisa Rice

Robert and Nancy Rich

Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers and Bill Rogers

Cheryl and Michael Siegmund

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade

Claire and Joseph Schady

Janine Sievers , Ashley Wingfield

Smith Family Foundation

Georgette and Fred Stone

Andrea and Steve Strawn

Rosemary Tountas

Mark and Bettie Tullis

Rebecca Wick

Directors ($2,500 - $4,999)

Saul Alexander Foundation of Coastal Community Foundation

Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin

Mary Beth Barley and Audrey Temelini

Dana and Tony Berry

George and Jolene Boatright

Gearin Broderick

Sonia Marshall Brown - It Takes a Village to Educate a Child

Buffington Homes

Jon and Hayley Carter

Courtney Champion

(Directors Continued)

Laura F. Cramer

William and Elizabeth Craver

Sally Davis

The Dede and B.V. Team, Carolina One Real Estate

Cathy Dezelon

Maureen Donnelly

E2 Development

EDENS

Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment Fund

Edith K Fasano

Mark and Sandy Feldman

Harvey and Audrey Glick

Sharon and Herb Hollar

Hazel and Daniel Howle

Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy

Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr

Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Walker

Magrath Pejeau Team, Carolina One Real Estate

Kim & Brenden Maloof

Jenni and Neal McCarty

Heather McFarlin

Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank

The Mark Elliot Motley Foundation

Monica and John Mutter

Janine and George Nagrodsky

Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel

Anthony Richard Oglietti

George and Jody Pinion

Brock and Ashley Rabon

The John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc.

Steven and Barbara Rockefeller

Ginger and David Scott

Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick

Brian P and Mary T Smith

Catherine and Patrick Snead

Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen

Scott and Nancy Thompson

Stephanie and Brian Walsh

Victoria Whitney

Victor and Marguerite Young

Supporters ($1,000 - $2,499)

Blackbaud

Lynne Bowis

Darryl V. and Valerie K. Bullock

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell

2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors

(Supporters Continued)

Coastal Community Foundation

Gail Corvette

Suzanne Coughlin

Sally Davis

Dr. Carol J. Drowota

Ralph and Nancy Edwards

Tyler Ennis

The Establishment

EverLoved

Gallivan, White & Boyd P.A.

Louis Gentry

Kim and Mike Hemphill

Joey Kennedy and David Nagelkirk

The Keyes Charitable Trust

Cynthia Lett

Julie Bell Lindsay

Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M Lynch

Kathryn Marsh

Meredith and Trey McLaughlin

Clare Meyer

Jo Miller

Patty and Brad Neville

Melinda Nicholson and Richard Naum

Janice Nieman

Al and Edna Roberds

Jana and Jason Roth

Southern First Bank

Betsy Stusnick

Mary Tinebra

Sandra and Philip Vineyard

Mary Ellen Long Way and Family

Janet and Tom Willson

Ann and Gerrit Wolf

Players (Up to $999)

Mirella Abbo

Kirsten Abrahamson

Sylvia Adam

Bradley Ala

Jennifer and Mark Allen

Melissa Allen

Madison and Brian Altman

Ellen Andersen

Joseph and Amy Anderson

Michelle Anderson

Renee Anderson

Diane Angelini and David DeStefano

Anonymous

Dorrell Antley

Richard and Nita Arnold

Karl Ashworth

Richard Baccino

Avelyn Bailey

Rachel Bailey

Ruffin Bailey

David Bailin

Rebecca Baldini

Lisa Barboza

Ruth Barrasso

Mark Barrett

(Players Continued)

Jacqueline Limoge Bartlett

Samille Basler

Lori Bayer

Daniel and Robin Reed Baylis

Judith Beach

Sarah Beardsley and Christopher

Randolph

Judge Jim Beaty

Charles and Ann Beauchamp

Linda Bellino

Diane Berge

Ellen Shong Bergman

Dirk and Michelle Berry

Scott Berry

Janet Bevan

Bonnie Bird

Steven Birdwell

Jeff Bixler

Patricia Blanton

Mary Bloomer

Elizabeth Boeschen

Boles Law Firm, LLC

David R Boone

Ray Borkman

William Botts

James Bradford

Kerry Brash

David and Betty Breedlove

Evelyn Jean Breza

David Bridges

Stephen Broecker

Deanna Brown

Lathcha Brown

Michael Brown

Robert Brown

Stephen Brown

Peter and Megan Browne

Patricia and Thomas Bruton

Charles Bryan

Rikki Buchberger

Tom Burns

Moira and Kurt Busby

Elizabeth Butler

Toney and Myrna Caldwell

Lisa Cappe

Ashley Cary

Michelle Cassedy

John Cevasco

Elizabeth Chambers

Caroline Charette

Shelli Chase & John Feldman

Susan Chase and the Entire Chase

Family

Sandra Clarke

Steven E. Clem

Tammy L. Coghill

Barbara Cohn

Deb Colangelo

Tonya Colbert

Kristi Colburn

Hazel Coleman

(Players Continued)

Donald Conway

Christopher Cook

Emily Cook

Patrick Cook

Katherine Cooney

Kevin Cosgrove

Larry Coste

Kevin Crabb

Laura Cramer

Erble and William Creasman

Jill Cross

Jeanne Crouch

Dr. Rosalie K. Crouch

Casey Crownover

Priscilla Cummins

Ken Curell

Christa Czander

Rebecca Davidson

Brenda Davis

Leah Davis

Rachel Davis

Courtney Davis-Shoumaker

Danielle Dean

Kathryn Deemer

Chris DeHollander

Wanda DeLorge

Judith Dembicki

Darrell Denaux

Stefany Ceccato

Hailey Dickinson

James Dickson

Erin Dicresce

Shelley DiDia

Christian Diggs

Jeffrey Dillon

Kelli DiMattia

Catherine Dingler

Susan & Will Dixson

Mike Dobies

Reese Dorrier

Gina Duckworth

Pam and Bill Duncan

Susan Dunn

Cintia Easterwood

Margaret Ehrhardt

Kinnet Ehring

Jeff Eisenhauer

David Ellison

George C Evans

Sara Ewing

Bryan and Michel Faliero

Anne Faul

Kenny Faulk

Travis Felkel

Michael Ferguson

Marc Ferolito

Addie Ferrell

Joal Fischer

Kathleen Fischer

David Fisher

2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors

(Players Continued)

Rebecca Flaughner and Joisain Ninaber

Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming

Danielle Folline

Rachel Ford

Oliver Fox

Kevin Francis

Nick Frattini

Friends of Charleston Stage

Melissa Funk

Richard Galiardo

Elizabeth Ganin

Alexander Garcia

Martin Gargaro

Bob and Ornella Gebhardt

Michael Germain

Lynne and Dennis Gettelfinger

Richard and Hannah Gillard

Diana Gilliotte

Richard & Sandra Glynn

Peter B. Goodrich

John Goodwin

Robert and Deborah Gosier

Lori Goss

Janet Gottlieb

Mike Gottlieb

Scott Grabner & Montana Woods

Landon Graham

William Grander

Cynthia Granger

Will Graves

Paul and Reid Green

Bryan Greene

Kelly Greene

John Gricunas

Rebecca Grueneberger

Mike and Eli Guzniczak

Jeffrey Hack

Michael Haga and Paul Holmes

John and Judy Halberda

Lucinda Halstead and David Wesley Corson

Jay Hamilton

Aaron Hancock

Mr. Ronald Hancock

Marc Hansen

Elizabeth Harmstone

Robert Harris

Steven Harris

Tommy and Bonnie Hartnett

Mary Ann Hathaway

Dawn Hawley

Amy Hayes

Nedra Hecker

Susan Helfter

Barbara Henry

Stephen & Martha Herchak

Rebecca Hesse & Shane Green

The Hewitts of NC

John Hewson

Robert and Lisa Hibdon

(Players Continued)

George Maxcy Hicks, III

Fred and Dana Hill

Thomas Hillman

Phillip Hilton

Linda Hines

Melanie Hines

Phillip Hoffman

Roland Hoffman

Jessica Hofford

Claire Hollon

Mary Hookings

Mike Hopple

Margaret F. Hores

Diane Horner

Ellen and Brian House

Katherine and Joseph Householder

Stephen Huckins

Jason Huet

Bill Humphrey

Susan Hurlburt

Emese Ivan

Charles Jacobs

Janel Jacome

Thomas Jakups

Larry James and Jesus Meza

Judy Jankowiak

Sara Jensen

Carol Johnson

Donna Johnson

Robert and Kathleen Johnson

Cindy Jones

Ken and Leslie Jones

Martha Kanapaux

Gary & April Kanew

Dana Karschner

Lauryn Kay

Cindy Keane

Alexandra Kejner

Jennifer Kelly

Marie Kelly

Eve and Michael Kendrick

Jason Kennickell

Brenda Kern

Harriette Kerr

Mary Kieran

Mary Ann Kilb

Lisa Kindsvater

Corinne King

Kimberly King

Mel King

William Kirkpatrick

Meredith and Hugh Knight

Lovina Koch Family

Kaye Koonce

Sandra Korn

Roman Kravec

Rebecca Kruse

Daniel and Kathleen Kubek

Daniel Kucher

Suzanne Kuker

Hyokyung Kwak

(Players Continued)

Peggy and Franklin Labelle

Hannah Lackey

Keith and Jennifer Lackey

Pam Lake

Timothy Lampkin

Landis Family

Anna Lanford

Dr. William Langley

Elizabeth Lastner

Robert Lauricella

Jeffrey LeClaire

Melanie and Charles Lee

Cheryl Levin

Lawrence Libater

Harris Linch

Mary Snyder Lindsay

Teresa Link

Sheldon Litwin

Laura Locklair

Jennifer Lockridge

Willie Loggins

Tina Longstreth

Heather Love

Barry Luchtel

Terry and David Lupo

Michael Lynch

Jeffrey Lyons

Sarah MacDonald

Maggie MacMillan

Gregory Madler

Catherine Malek

Edward Manganiello

Peter and Annette Mani

Howard Mansfield

Dr. and Mrs. John J. Manzi

Linda Marcotte

Kathryn Marsh

Greg Martin

Kathleen and Walt Martin

Robert Marzocchi

Rafael Mas

Lily Matheson

Julie Mathias

Roberta Mazyck

Jennifer and Neal McCarty

John McCauley

Theresa McCluskey

Patricia McCormack

Jane McCready

Gregrey McDaniel

Janet McDonald

Lisa McElhaney

Randy McGann

Darby McGlone

Jameson McHugh

Dave McKee

John McLaughlin

Mayci McLeod

Mark McMahon

Griffin McMillan

Pamela McMillan

2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors

(Players Continued)

Charlotte McMullin

Mark McNally

Thomas McNally

Maria Mebane

Clinton Medbery, III.

Wally and Judy Meggs

Kathryn Meier

Bernard Melendez

B.V. and Daniel Messervy

Eric and Renee Meyer

Renee Meyer

Joye Milbourne

Jay and Ginger Millen

Lillian Miller

Millman Family

Amy Minella

Justin Mizell

Michele Moloney-Kitts

William Monacci

Kathleen and Robert Moran

Denise Morgan

Amy Morley

Sarah Morris

Mary Morrison

George Morrow

Jason Moss

Leith Moss

Katherine Mullins

Mary Munster

Renee Murray

Megan Myburgh

Paul Naz

Bonnie Negrete

Tony Negrete

Claire Nelson

Monica Neufang

Jody Newman

Richard Newman

Barb and Bob Nicolai

Ginger Niemann

Stefanie Niles

Anne Norton

Lawrence O'Toole

Amy Odell

Anne Olson

Lawrence Oranzi

David Osborne

Dietmar Ostermann

Michael Ott

Matthew Overstreet

Lauren Owens

Andrea Parco

Kathryn Parks

Sherrie Parks

Mary Paro

Edie Parr

Bonnie Parson

Alaina Pasley

Jennifer Paton

Robert Pearce

James Pecoy III

(Players Continued)

Misha Pekar and Ruthie Foster

William Perez

Honey Perkins Family Foundation, Inc.

Patricia Perkins

Kelton Peterson

The Phicas Foundation

Michael Phillip

Susan Phillips

Joseph P Pickett

Jody and George Pinion

Meredith Plaxco

Matthew Pletcher

David Plonski

Maarten Plug

Susan Poeton

Chan Poling

Kristopher Pollard

The Ponderosa Fund

Emery Potter

Helen Powell

Ms. Lauren Powell Pendarvis

Roy Prescott

Nolan Prestwood

Ms. Deborah Graham Price

Ralph F. Principe

Travis Pritchett

Gayle Purzycki

Patricia Quentel

Bill and Steph Quick

Rebecca Quinlan, Rebecca Laub Luscz, Sue Barrett Romero, Sue Loudenslager Stover

Susan and Jim Radley

Carol Rado

Barb Raga

Francisco Ramirez

Sarah Reed

Carol & Andrew Reid

John Reilly

Doris Reinhart

Michele Reposa

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Reyna

Kim Reynolds

Jaime Rhoades

Michelle Richards

Anthony and Letty Richey

Vanessa Riddle

Concetta Riva

Gregory Robbins

David Robeano

Kelly Roberts

Dale Rogers

Mary Jo Romeo

Jennifer Rosborough

Carol S Rosebrough

Cathy Rosenblum

Elizabeth Roth

Megan Rothrock

Brenda Rosenthal

Elaine Rowinski

Jill Ruppel

(Players Continued)

Kim Ryals

Ed Ryan

Karen Salinaro

Jonathan and Lauren Sanchez

Michael Sanders

Stewart Sanford

Nicholas Santella

Ernest Scott Santi

Hollace Savage

Ivey Savage

David M. Savard

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Scalea

Peggy Schachte

Margaret Schaefer

Christine Schaible

D Joseph Scherer Jr

Luke Scott

Courtney Scruggs

Dr. and Mrs. John B. Selhorst

Barney and Susan Shapiro

Ed and Elizabeth Shelley

Karen and Scott Sherman

Doug Sheroan

Gail Silverman

Jim Silverwood

Jenna and Ricardo Simpao

William Simpson

Stockton Sims

Shea Sinclair

Burnie Skinner

Darin Slinkard

Jacob Smith

Julia Smith

Doug & Randelle Smith

Mac Smith

Frank E. Smyth

Mr. And Mrs. J. Fred Snyder

Tom and Peggy Spain

Jessica Speaker

Kurt Speich

Lee Spong

Matt Spretnjak

Susan Stagner

Furman Stanley

Carole Starck

Caroline Starkman

Carrie Starkman

Beth Stedman

Martin Steed

Susan Steiner

Amy Stevenson

Deanna Streit

Charline Stricklin

Leah Stripe

Joanna Stroud

Aubreigh Sumner

Lynn Szlachetka

Chad Tady

Larry and Judy Tarleton

Jason Taylor

Kimberly Taylor

2025-26 Charleston Stage Contributors

(Players Continued)

Tiffany Taylor

Ellen Theriault

Ernie Thigpen

James Thompson

Jeanette Thompson

William and Kathleen Thompson

Ryan Thrasher

Carol Tidwell

Tiger Lily

Katherine Till

Jill Tompkins

Isabel Toole

Don & Elise Tretola

David Tumbusch

Rebecca Ufkes

Damon Ujvarosy

Claudia Updike

Becky Van Wie

Melanie Velasco

Jim Veraldi

Elisa Von Marschall

William Voss

Dr. Joe Vuthiganon

John and Sandra Wade

Susan Wallberg

Alexis Ward

Jennifer Ward

Liz Ware

Ruth and Barry Warren

David Warsofsky

Catherine Watson

Brooke Watts

(Players Continued)

Kim and David Watts

Katherine Weiland

Martha Ann Welsh and Gordon E. Dehler

Patrick Welsh

Sheri Grace Wenger

Janie Westenfelder

Carly Westerman

Linda Whitt

Jennifer Wiggin

Andrew Wilkins

Ronnie Williams

Shawn Williams

John Williamson

Stephanie Willingham

Richard and Sheila Winett

Patricia Wiswall

Henry and Shirley Wolf

Kristin Wolfe

Caitlin Worsham

Kristen Wurster

Scott Yarbrough

Melissa Yates

Martin Yonas

Barbara and Andy Young

Michael Younginer

Michael Yount

Leon Zmroczek

David Zoellner

Kim Zorniger

JD & Selina Zubia

Barbara Zuk

In Loving Memory of Jim Wick

Gail Corvette

Suzanne Coughlin

Rebecca Davidson

Ann Agricola Fetrow

Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons

Connie Forrester

Hargrove Engineers

Fred and Dana Hill

Winslow and Donna Jones

Rebecca Laub Luscz

Jeff, Lindsey, George and Luke Marshall

Wally and Judy Meggs

Anne, Frances, Alec and Ben Morris

Valerie Morris

Robert and Barbara Nicolai

Rebecca Quinlan

Sue Barrett Romero

Mike Shade

Lee Spong

Sue Loudenslager Stover

Mark and Dianne Tompkins

Rebecca Wick

In Memoriam

Joseph and Amy Anderton In Loving Memory of George and Mary Patricia Anderton

Bill Hewitt and Karyn Lee In Loving Memory of Laura M. Hewitt

Margaret F. Hores In Loving Memory of Joseph F. Hores

Catherine LaFond In Loving Memory of Claire LaFond

Leith Moss In Loving Memory of Carol Furtwangler

Anthony Richard Oglietti In Loving Memory of Janice Oglietti

Frank Patterson In Loving Memory of Nina Patterson

Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield In Loving Memory of Ron Sievers

Stephanie and Brian Walsh, In Loving Memory of Nina Patterson

The Director's Circle is a special society that provides members with opening night performances and receptions. The tax-deductible portion of Director's Circle is used to underwrite Charleston Stage's Education Programs that reach over 30,000 Lowcountry students each season. Education is the cornerstone of Charleston Stage, and with your Director's Circle membership you will enjoy six magical evenings of great theatre with fabulous receptions, all while supporting a wonderful organization and contributing to theatre education throughout the Lowcountry. For more details, contact Blake Whitney, Director of Memberships and Events, at (843) 647-7373, bwhitney@charlestonstage.com or scan the QR code on the next page.

Below are 2025-26 Members as of March 11, 2026.

Director’s Circle Platinum Members

Joseph and Amy Anderton

Jennifer and Gerry Baldwin

Dana and Tony Berry

George and Jolene Boatright

Lynne Bowis

Olesya and Raymon Bracey

Dr. Gearin Broderick

Gretchen Budig

Dan and Cathy Buffington

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell

Courtney L. Champion

Anne and William Cleveland

Suzanne Coughlin

Laura F. Cramer

Sally Davis

The Dede and B.V. Team, Carolina One Real Estate

Jane Joukowsky Dixon

Maureen Donnelly

Dennis and Lynn Drew

Ralph and Nancy Edwards

Tyler Ennis

Edith Fasano

Giles Fernald and Melinda Goins-Fernald

Janet Fiorenza and Mike Simmons

David and Sam Albenberg

Dr. Edward Galaid and Chris Tobin

Pete and Kathy Gaynor

Harvey and Audrey Glick

Greg and Karen Gonzalez

Fran Griffiths

Danielle and Christian Hartley

Bill Hewitt and Karyn Lee

Will and Sally Wise Howle

Daniel and Hazel Howle

David and Wendy Kane

Danielle Key

Cuthbert Langley and Brandon Walker

Dr. and Mrs. W. John Langley

Julie Bell Lindsay

Cathy Long

Kim and Brendan Maloof

Heather McFarlin

Clare Meyer

Jay and Wenda Harris Millard

Valerie Morris

Deborah and Dale Morsefield

John and Monica Mutter

George and Janine Nagrodsky

Thomas O'Brien

Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh

Patel

Mark and Judi Paylor

Brock and Ashley Rabon

Joe and Lisa Rice

Bill and Cynthia Jannuzzi Rogers

Mary Jo Romeo and Nick Pappas

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sade

Claire and Joseph Schady

Ginger and David Scott

Michael Shewan and Pat Patrick

Cheryl and Michael Siegmund

Janine Sievers and Ashley Wingfield

Catherine and Patrick Snead

Georgette and Fred Stone

Andrea and Steven Strawn

Fred Thompson and Dr. Carolyn Thiedke

Mary Tinebra

Rosemary Tountas

Mark and Bettie Tullis

Rebecca Wick

Timothy and Kristy Wise

Victor and Marguerite Young

Director’s Circle General Members

Mary Beth Barley and Audrey

Temelini

Mark and Sarah Lee Beck

David and Sonia Marshall Brown

Darryl V. and Valerie K. Bullock

Jon and Hayley Carter

Phil and Angie Clarke

Marilyn Sobel and Ben Cohen

Bill and Elizabeth Craver

Betsy Curtin

Cathy Dezelon

Edith Fasano

Mark and Sandy Feldman

Darlene Heater

Kim and Mike Hemphill

Herbert and Sharon Hollar

Bob and Kathy Johnson

Robert Danny Jones and Douglas McCoy

Joey Kennedy and David Nagelkirk

Steven and Mary Gordon Kerr

Kathy Littleton and Ellen Taylor

Jennifer and Neal McCarty

Caroline and Jeremiah Milbank

George and Jody Pinion

Robert and Nancy Rich

Jana and Jason Roth

Brian P. and Mary T. Smith

Jeff and Jen Sobers

Curtis Tambornino

R. Scott Thompson, MD, and Mrs. Nancy Thompson

Stephanie and Brian Walsh

THE ENSEMBLE

Join Charleston Stage’s Young Professionals Group!

$150: Individual Membership

$275: Membership for Two

An Ensemble Membership includes a season subscription and exclusive perks designed to deepen your connection to Charleston Stage and to the theatre community:

Opening Night Social Hours: Gain access to all six themed ‘social hours held before the first performance of each Mainstage production—plus enjoy a special $25 ticket price to each of those shows.

The Room Where It Happens: Go behind the scenes with exclusive access to Charleston Stage’s creative departments and discover the artistry that powers each production. Attend special gatherings including behind-thescenes tours, cast and crew meet-and-greets, and members-only socials that offer a unique look into our creative process.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow young professionals who are passionate about the arts—expand your personal and professional circles in a fun, welcoming environment.

Community Engagement: Play a part in supporting and promoting the arts in Charleston. Your involvement helps strengthen the impact of live theatre in our community.